§ Mr. Bradleyasked the Secretary of State for Industry what assessment he has made of the effects of the Government's industrial policy on the prosperity of East Midlands industries, including those in Leicester; and what action he 117W proposes to take to reverse the present trend of factory closures and rising unemployment.
§ Mr. David MitchellThe Government's economic and industrial policies are designed to tackle the causes of inflation and encourage industry throughout the country to become more competitive and to expand. The Government keep a close watch on the situation in the Hast Midlands.